If you fancy a run in such stunning places as Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire, read on (Picture: Getty Images)
If you’re a parkrun enthusiast looking for a new challenge, or you’ve been looking for an excuse to lace up your trainers and explore the great outdoors beyond your local park, you’ve come to the right place.
The UK is home to some of the most picturesque parkrun locations that offer not only a great workout, but a feast for your eyes and senses.
We’re talking serene lakesides, historic gardens, ancient forests, and royal estates.
And, a lot of them are National Trust, so expect wonderfully maintained areas of beauty.
We bet you’ll be reaching for your camera as much as your water bottle.
So, run, jog, or walk to tick these picture-perfect trails off your bucket list with our ultimate list.
Most picturesque running routes in the UK revealed
Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire
Parkrunners agree this is one of the best places to run (Picture: Getty Images/Gallo Images ROOTS)
A Unesco World Heritage site, the spectacular ruins of Fountains Abbey and water mill date back to the 12th century and are truly something to marvel at.
The nearby Jacobean mansion of Fountains Hall, the Victorian masterpiece St Mary’s Church, and one of the most magnificent Georgian water gardens ever created don’t make for bad viewing after you finish either.
Course map can be found here.
Whinlatter Forest Park, Lake District
Moody and dramatic for your Saturday morning run (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
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In a coming together of two game-changing powerhouses, Metro has been chosen as the first official media partner for parkrun as it celebrates its 20th birthday in 2024.
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It’s not just for the runners, though – it’s for everyone.
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Whinlatter Forest is England’s only truly mountain forest, perfect if your idea of a good workout is getting in some rugged terrain and breathing in the fresh, fruity smell of the Sitka spruce trees that dominate the area.
Expect dramatic lake views, calls of birds, and sightings of other woodland residents like roe deer and red squirrels, the latter are actively protected.
Course map can be found here.
Wimpole Estate, Cambridgeshire
Just drink in the serenity (Picture: Getty Images)
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